Poway, California vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 58.3% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $52,101 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Gary
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Poway, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower